AP Comparative Government and Politics / Unit 2: Political Institutions
2.4 Executive Term Limits
Notes
Term limits prevent concentration of power. Mexico: one 6-year term (sexenio). Nigeria: two 4-year terms. Russia and China changed rules to extend leaders' time in power.
Practice
Mexico's president serves:
No reelection.
China removed presidential term limits in:
Constitutional change.
Term limits aim to:
Limit power.
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